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Fun_dipI wonder how awkward the ESPN analysts set is and what everyone thinks about Alexi. You've got incredible players like Ballack and Van Nistekroy and some good coaches like Martinez and the Italian one(spacing on name) and then there's mediocre player Alexi who tried to start shit with everyone. I bet all the foreigners talk mad shit about Alexi in private.
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VinnieFthey have shin pads.
It just doesn't seem comparable to getting a puck going 90 mph to the wrist or ankle and playing the next shift like nothing happened.
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.MASSHOLE.Shin pads that are usually small as shit.
No, it is not like that, but then again hockey players also pretend to get hit in the face as well.
Diving is permeating into a lot of sports now, so it is not just soccer players that do it anymore.
DingoSeanIt's gotten pretty ugly in basketball, as well.
.MASSHOLE.Basketball and hockey for sure. Not sure about football though.
DingoSeanIt happens so often in football... especially in college football against hurry-up offenses.
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.MASSHOLE.Rooney is absolutely horrible on D.
Dustin.Ya I wonder why they keep him....
-emile-Balotelli came so close
Fun_dipTypical Italy pack the back bitch shit. No team I hate more than them.
Fun_dip^I hope you're biased. "Ease into victory" Oh my. We must have been watching different games. It was not an easy win and both teams played reasonably well in my book. Of course room for improvement is still there.
Really hope the French get off to a good start
omnidataItaly dictated the tempo and pace of the game, yes England had some rushes, but looked disorganized and despite a slightly shaky Italian defence (due to the injury of De Sciglio Chiellini had to play LB something he was clearly very uncomfortable at) there was hardly any threat, after the 2-1, Italy really just sat back and went in defensive mode as we all know Italy likes to do.
And my god the way Pirlo dictated play is incredible, those pinpoint perfect passes, those little turns which instantly open up half the field and all whilst maintaining a light jog, no running, just a light jog, that man has such a vision.
dogardTo be fair, I don't think England were too bad. Probably had most of the attacking play in the first half. Sterling looked dangerous and I hope he starts the next game. Looked shaky at the back though and got sloppy in the second half. However, all in all, we probably played better than I had feared against a good side.
Also, everyone in the pub thought that Sterling's early shot had gone in and after about 2 minutes of celebrating, we all looked back at the screen to see that the score was still 0-0. Never seen as many confused drunk faces in 1 place haha!
DingoSean...Also, I love how everyone's saying England wilted in the heat. Dude. Come on. Don't give them that excuse haha that's such BS.
Anyways, thoughts about the matches today anyone?
fujaromeI love that excuse too. As if the Italians are somehow accustomed to playing in the heat of Brazil. Funny how only the English complained about the heat going into this tournament..
DingoSeanYeah... I mean, what was your excuse 4 years ago? That it was too cold, because you weren't used to winter?
DingoSeanUnreal minute right there...
Swiss scoring right at the death. Beautiful.
Fun_dipIncredible. Glad the Swiss won even though I don't think they played well.
